WEEE Consultation Outcomes Published by UK Government
On 10th of December 2024, the UK Government published outcomes to the consultation and call for evidence on reforming the UK WEEE Regulations, which were held over December 2023 – March 2024.
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Producers Confront Data Hurdles with RAM Release
As the landscape of packaging compliance and more broadly environmental legislation continues to evolve, the extent of reporting requirements and demand for high-quality packaging data is ever in...
PPT rate to increase for 25-26 financial year
On the 30th of October 2024, HMRC confirmed in the Autumn 2024 Budget, alongside the Government consultation outcome on chemical recycling and the adoption of a mass balance approach,
Wales announces divergence of DRS
On 18th of November 2024, the Welsh Government announced that it will not proceed with a joint DRS for drink containers with the other nations of the UK.
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Organisational and Product Footprints, putting the puzz...
Many organisations have now calculated the emissions related to their direct operations and electricity or heat consumption and have moved on to the challenging topic of value chain emissions.
Recyclability Assessment Methodology updated
Defra have published an updated Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for further comment from stakeholders, following the publication of the first draft & the first survey in October 2024.
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Understanding FLAG emissions and their impact on GHG em...
Explore what FLAG emission are, which companies are likely to be affected, and why reporting on these matters in the global effort to keep global warming below 1.5 °C.
Preparing for 2025 Packaging EPR submissions
On the horizon, we expect to see more granular data requirements as part of EPR - bringing together data across the full supply chain. But are businesses ready?
Packaging EPR Regulations laid in Parliament
On Thursday 24th of October 2024, the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations were laid before the Houses of Parliament, where they will sit for 40 days before passing into l...
How Decarbonisation Can Help to Drive Business Success
Global corporate decarbonisation has stalled, but companies embracing innovation and comprehensive reporting can achieve significant financial and environmental benefits.
Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology published
Defra have today (17th October 2024) published the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) publicly for comment from stakeholders, via their Resource & Waste Newsletter.
Beyondly and WRAP Collaborate to Address E-Waste Challe...
In celebration of International E-waste Day, Beyondly is proud to announce a collaboration with WRAP to tackle the growing issue of e-waste.
CIWM appoints Charlotte Davies: Early Careers President
Charlotte Davies, our Senior Consultant in Resource Efficiency and Circularity, has been appointed by Charted Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) as their first Early Careers President.
Packaging EPR ‘illustrative’ fees updated
Government published updated ‘illustrative’ packaging EPR (pEPR) disposal fee rates on Monday 30th of September 2024, since updating the calculation methodology and following industry engagement.
Labelling temporarily removed from packaging EPR
Government have taken the decision to remove the packaging labelling provisions in the Main pEPR Statutory Instrument (SI).
Textiles EPR on the Horizon
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that aims to ensure producers pay the full net costs associated with their products and packaging throughout their lifecycle. Textile w...
Update: EA Extends ESOS Action Plan Deadline
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced an extension of the ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) action plan deadline until 5th March 2025.
Plastic Packaging Tax Statistics for 2023-2024 Revealed
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently published the statistics for the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) for the financial year 2023-2024.
The Scottish Circular Economy Bill: What It Means For B...
The Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill aims to transition Scotland from a linear economic model to a circular economy.
Government publishes long awaited ‘illustrative’ dispos...
The first iteration of ‘illustrative’ disposal fees has been published by Government today, 15th of August 2024.
Looking Ahead: Digital Product Passports
The European Union (EU) is moving forward with mandatory DPPs for certain products categories by 2027, starting with batteries, and possibly electricals and apparel. By 2030, the EU aims to expan...
2024 Q2 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released
The Environment Agency (EA) recently released (22nd July) the unverified packaging recycling data, detailing recycling volumes for Q2 2024. This data highlights the UK's current progress toward m...
A partnership for global impact on plastic waste
Partnered since the start of 2023, Beyondly and The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) continue their work as part of Beyondly’s Fund for Change Programme. This year, together we explore the impa...
Beyondly become Commercial Affiliate of WRAP's Textiles...
As a commercial affiliate, Beyondly are committed to being a force for good in the textiles circular economy and achieve measurable impact against the targets.
Regulatory approach for WEEE Regulations changes 2025
The Environment Agency are making changes to their approach in regulating the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (as amended).
Product footprints: a fundamental tool for business
In an era where environmental sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, understanding and managing the environmental impact of products has become key for businesses
Beyondly and CircularPSP – circular economy project
In April 2024, Beyondly started working with digital product innovation partner Supercharge on Phase 1 of a research & development (R&D) project for the EU horizon, funded CircularPSP project.
Beyondly sponsors Net Zero week
The UK’s biggest net zero conference is back for the fourth year, taking place W/C 8th of July. Bringing together all the stakeholders needed to reach net zero by 2050.
Supporting the Sustainable Plastic Policy Commission
Funded by Beyondly members, early March, Prof. Richard Lampitt who is part of the Ocean Bio Geosciences group at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), alongside their plastic team, visited the ...
Beyondly’s Lead Consultant for Resource Efficiency and ...
We are excited to announce that our zero-waste expert, Chris Smith, is now certified as a TRUE Advisor trained on the TRUE Rating System.
Government have published a further two consultation re...
Last week the government published a further two consultation responses for the Simpler Recycling scheme policy.
The Environment Agency has confirmed Beyondly’s full co...
Beyondly is pleased to announce that our WEEE Declaration of Compliance has been accepted for the 2023 compliance period, maintaining our 100% record.
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) D...
On 1st of May 2024, the Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (commonly referred to as the 'Main pEPR Regulations) were notified to the Europe...
2023 PRN Revenue Expenditure
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRN’s in 2023.
Delay: Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks container...
On 25th of April 2024, in a written ministerial statement the UK Government announced that the DRS for drinks containers due to be rolled out across the UK, has been delayed until October 2027.
Final 2024 WEEE collection targets confirmed
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has released the final household WEEE collection targets for the 2024 compliance year.
Agreement reached on the Packaging and Packaging Waste ...
The existing European Union (EU) Packaging and Packaging waste Directive was established in 1994 with the goal of harmonising national measures across EU member states for packaging waste and imp...
Update: Amends to the packaging EPR recycling labelling...
A future requirement of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) is that organisations must display a recycling label on primary and shipment packaging, with instructions on how to recyc...
Q1 2024 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released
Earlier this week, on Monday 22nd April, the first set of unverified quarterly packaging recycling data for 2024 was released. This data outlines the total volume of packaging that has been repro...
Q4 2023 Verified Packaging Recycling Data Released
Last week, DEFRA released the final set of quarterly packaging recycling information for the 2023 compliance year. DEFRA also shared final recycling volumes for the year and how this measures up ...
Communication vs Implementation: Environmental, Social ...
While there is no hesitation for businesses to be increasingly vocal about their ambitious ESG journey, few are actually implementing policies to improve their environmental or social impact as t...
DEFRA publish proposed 2024 WEEE collection targets
DEFRA have published proposed WEEE collection targets for 2024 and are inviting input until 5pm on 8th March.
EU Parliament approves Green Claims Directive to enhanc...
Groundbreaking legislation sets standards for environmental claims in product marketing.
One week to go! WEEE consulation closes on the 7th Marc...
Defra released a consultation and a call for evidence on December 28, 2023, about the amendment of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013. The current WEEE regulations are...
An Ocean Partnership with the National Oceanography Cen...
In 2023, the partnership between Beyondly and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) began, two brands dedicated to protecting our ocean and support our natural world.
Extended Producer Responsibility - the perfect package
As seen in The Times, Beyondly share their expertise as an environmental compliance scheme and consultancy. "Brand-owners know what they want to do when it comes to being more sustaianable, but t...
Disposable vapes to be banned in England, Scotland, and...
It was announced by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on the 19th of January 2024, disposable vapes are to be banned, to tackle the significant increase in the young population vaping and perceive...
Materiality Assessments: Making ESG Manageable
The range of factors that ESG covers is so broad and varied, it would be an impossible task for companies to cover all of them within their ESG strategy and reporting. It is important that busine...